Video Production Bachelor's Degree Program

For those interested in creating video content, a bachelor's program in video production will be the perfect fit for a career. This article looks at the courses in screenwriting and film theory that comprise a bachelor's degree program, and outlines some career options once you graduate.
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What Video Production Bachelor's Degree Programs Are Available?

You can enroll in a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Video and Film Production. These undergraduate programs can teach you how to use proper lighting, various camera lenses, audio and video syncing equipment, video editing software and various recording formats. Since you may be expected to film on location and learn about various computer programs in the classroom, you typically won't be able to find any distance education programs in video production.

Degree Types

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Common Courses

Film theory, color theory, storyboarding, world cinema

Career Options

Music videos, newscasts, feature-length films, television

Job Growth (2014-2024)

11% (for camera operators and editors)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

What Will I Learn?

During your program, you'll develop storytelling, cinematography, pre-production and post-production skills. You might need to complete courses in media law, scriptwriting, world cinema, film theory, film business, color theory and storyboarding. Your program can also teach you how to film various types of subjects in different environments.

Classes can show you how to use video editing programs, including Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite. You might also need to practice with audio editing software like Avid Digidesign Pro Tools.

What Can I Do With My Degree?

Your program can train you to film sports games, documentaries, advertisements, music videos and news castings. You may also be prepared to work on television shows, feature-length movies and short subject films. Earning your bachelor's degree may qualify you for a career as a camera operator or production technician. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that film, TV and video camera operators made a median annual salary of $48,080 as of May 2014 (www.bls.gov).

You may also be able to find a career as a video editor, assistant film editor or online editor. According to the BLS, film and video camera operator and editor positions are projected to increase 11% between 2014 and 2024. This growth may be due to new job opportunities that involve the production of online footage and content. As of May 2014, video and film editors earned a median yearly salary of $57,210.

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